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Why your Katy business website is slow (and what it costs you)
Page weight, render-blocking scripts, and plugin sprawl are the usual suspects. Here's how to diagnose them and what each second of delay actually costs a local business.
July 14, 2026 · 6 min read
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Custom build vs. template: an honest cost comparison
Templates are cheaper on day one. Whether they stay cheaper depends entirely on how much your business changes in the next three years.
May 2, 2026 · 5 min read